How Mindfulness Can Help Kids Feel Peace During Chaos
Although adults may not always realize it, kids can experience large amounts of stress just like the grown-ups in their lives. School responsibilities, drama with friends, and even family dynamics can all play a part in childhood stress and anxiety.
Helping Boys Understand Their Emotions
Many parents work to teach their sons that both boys and girls should be able to express a full range of emotions in a healthy way. But often in society, boys who express emotions like sadness are called weak or
Calming the Storm: How to Handle a Teen Acting Out
Calming the Storm: How to Handle a Teen Acting Out Acting out can be a common side effect of adolescence, as teens try to work through raging hormonal changes, shifting interpersonal dynamics, and competing home and school interests. When teens are
ADHD In Teen Boys: How Recreation Therapy Helps
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is one of the most common neurodevelopmental disorders of childhood. It is usually first diagnosed in childhood and often lasts into adulthood. While there are many treatments that address ADHD in teens, recreation therapy can
Technology Use During COVID 19
We can’t turn on the TV or open our phones without seeing something about our current global pandemic. Earlier in the year, many places had put a “shelter in place” or “safer at home” order in place. That combined with
Differences Between Teen Depression and Regular Angst
Differences Between Teen Depression and Regular Angst Adolescence produces a tidal wave of emotions motivated by raging hormones–it only makes sense that sometimes those can get a bit mixed up and lead to something more than just teen angst. Teen depression
How Brain Development Shapes Trauma Response in Adolescents
How Brain Development Shapes Trauma Response in Adolescents The human brain doesn’t fully develop until our mid to late twenties. As a result, traumatic experiences during childhood are often shaped by the brain’s formation at the time of the event. Each section
When the Fun and Games Go Overboard: Diagnosing A Gaming Disorder
When the Fun and Games Go Overboard: Diagnosing A Gaming Disorder Gaming disorder. It’s a thing. As of June 20, 2018, the World Health Organization classified “gaming disorder” as a diagnosable condition. So what does gaming disorder encompass and who does
Understanding Problematic Technology Use & Warning Signs
Technology is ever present for today’s teens. They are digital natives who move easily from the computer to their smartphones to their handheld gaming devices. And while video gaming and social media tends to start out as fun activities that
6 Tips to Help Your Teen Work on Improving Their Social Skills
The adolescent years are challenging for most people. From surging hormones to brain changes, this can be a time when teens struggle with their social skills. Below are six tips for helping your teen learn how to improve their social